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Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 7 12:20 AM
Blackout shame!
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Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 7 12:18 AM
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Jamaica’s sweet problem
Honey shortage grips country post-Hurricane Melissa
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
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When roads choke growth
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Caribbean nations lose productivity, growth and competitiveness as congestion worsens
BY KELLARAY MILES Business reporter milesk@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 7 12:10 AM
When roads choke growth
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Ingrid Murray: On faith, growth and why Caribbean women must learn to bet on themselves
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Ingrid Murray: On faith, growth and why Caribbean women must learn to bet on themselves
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Blurry vision
PIOJ says developed country status unlikely by 2030
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
September 6, 2024
Blurry vision
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Starting with Samuda
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Starting with Samuda
PM pitches sudden St Ann North Eastern by-election as part of plan to achieve higher rate of economic growth
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 5, 2024
Starting
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Political intrigue
Marsha Smith’s sudden resignation sparks fresh speculation about PM’s next move as Nigel Clarke clears his desk
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 4, 2024
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September 3, 2024
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Diaspora bust-up
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September 2, 2024
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Relay double triumph
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Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
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LIGHTS AT LAST!
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LIGHTS AT LAST!
JPS announces full restoration in St Elizabeth, says network rebuilding will continue
BY ALECIA SMITH Senior staff reporter smitha@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 30, 2024
LIGHTS AT LAST!
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Mystery murder deepens
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Mystery murder deepens
JDF not ruling out friendly fire in death of young soldier
Jason Cross | Reporter 
August 29, 2024
Mystery murder deepens
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Deadly shark attack
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Deadly shark attack
William Knibb Memorial High School student believed killed while spearfishing
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
August 28, 2024
Deadly shark attack
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Fayval the favourite
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Fayval the favourite
Education minister tipped to replace Nigel Clarke at finance ministry
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 27, 2024
Fayval the favourite
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‘Absolute nonsense!’
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‘Absolute nonsense!’
Paulwell throws back blame over JPS exclusive licence
BY ALECIA SMITH Observer senior reporter smitha@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 26, 2024
‘Absolute nonsense!’
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POWERLESS
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POWERLESS
Regulator unable to sanction JPS over exorbitant light bills
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 25, 2024
POWERLESS
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Soldier murder mystery
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Soldier murder mystery
Young JDF member fatally shot in unclear circumstances in Denham Town
August 24, 2024
Soldier murder mystery
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Out of order
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Out of order
Non-functioning elevator hurting pregnant patients at UHWI labour ward
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
August 23, 2024
Out of order
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Fixing a wrong
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Fixing a wrong
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BY ALECIA SMITH Senior staff reporter smitha@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 22, 2024
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Light bill relief
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Light bill relief
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BY ALECIA SMITH Senior staff reporter smitha@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 21, 2024
Light bill relief
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Teachers clash
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Teachers clash
War of words erupts at JTA conference over salary agreement suit
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
August 20, 2024
Teachers clash
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Vacation tragedy
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Vacation tragedy
Jamaican firefighter fatally stabbed in US city
Vernon Davidson | Executive Editor, Publications | davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 19, 2024
Vacation tragedy
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Passionate patriot
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Passionate patriot
Gang buster DCP Fitz Bailey ending 40 years of service with Jamaica’s security interest still at heart
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
August 18, 2024
Passionate patriot
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Trigger-happy cops?
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Trigger-happy cops?
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Jason Cross | Reporter 
August 17, 2024
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